The courtesan Veronica Franco, born and died in Venice between 1546 and 1591, was a poet and well-known courtesan. She was introduced to the profession by her mother at a young age. The legend of a treasure hunt involving Veronica Franco has intrigued historians and enthusiasts alike.

During the Renaissance, Venetian society recognised different types of courtesan. The “honest courtesan” was considered the intellectual courtesan. The “courtesan of light” was compared to today’s prostitutes. In the suburbs near the Rialto Bridge, the “courtesan of the lower classes” lived and worked.

Veronica was certainly an honest courtesan. She was well educated, refined, and had a pleasant manner. This allowed her to enter the salons of the rich aristocracy. She married a rich doctor, but the marriage did not last long.

To support herself, she became a high-ranking courtesan, well known and in great demand. Veronica Franco Team Building in Venice to relive the splendour of the past, perhaps even a Veronica Franco inspired treasure hunt.

Treasure hunt Veronica Franco in search of a noble courtesan

We came up with a fun format that keeps everyone energised through the game for an unusual team building event. The exploration of the Cannaregio district, considered one of the most beautiful in the city, will also be included. The participants will have to help Veronica in her search for the lost pendant. They will be involved in a story mixed with reality and fantasy to discover an undiscovered Venice.

The meeting point of the treasure hunt Veronica Franco is in the Jewish Ghetto. It has an itinerary of about two kilometres that will make you discover: Campo del Ghetto, the Church of Sant’Alvise, Madonna dell’Orto, Campo dei Mori, Tintoretto’s House, Casino degli Spiriti, Palazzo Lezze, the Abbey of Misericordia and the Scuola Grande della Misericordia. The total duration is about two hours.